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Analyst: Economic Modelling and ResearchHead Office, Pretoria
Closes Friday 20 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Analyst post doing economic modelling and policy research on energy, infrastructure and development, based at head office in Pretoria. Suits people with an economics or statistics degree and research
- Duties include collecting and analysing data, supporting economic and energy modelling, and helping with socio-economic impact assessments.
- You will prepare reports, briefs, presentations and data visualisations, and support stakeholders and projects, including monitoring the Just Energy Transition.
- Must have a degree at NQF level 7 recognised by SAQA in Economics, Energy Studies, Public Policy or Statistics. An honours or postgraduate diploma is an added advantage.
- Must have 2-3 years of work or internship experience in economic or policy research, preferably in energy, infrastructure or development.
- Based at Head Office, Pretoria. The salary is R487 197 per annum (Level 09).
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Requirements
- A Degree in Economics, Energy Studies, Public Policy, Statistics at NQF level 7 recognised by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Added advantage to those with honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant discipline.
- PLUS 2-3 years’ work/internship of experience in economic or policy research (preferably in energy, infrastructure, or development sectors).
- Knowledge of:
- Economics (macro and micro), including economic policy, growth, inequality and public finance.
- Energy policy and planning basics, including energy transition, renewables and carbon pricing.
- Socio-economic development, research methods and the South African policy/economic context (NDP, IRP, JET Framework, Eskom restructuring).
- Statistical/modelling tools and relevant data sources, including Stats SA, IEA, IMF, World Bank and government database.
- Skills:
- Data analysis and visualisation (Excel or similar tools), Statistical programming (e.g.
- EViews or Stata), basic modelling support (e.g.
- CGE/input-output models).
- Structural literature reviews, draft policy briefs, technical reports and presentations, translating complex results into clear summaries and visuals.
- Communication, stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Project/time management, documentation and research audit trails.
- Thinking Demand:
- Analytical, conceptual and critical thinking.
- Quantitative reasoning and reasoning and attentive to details.
- Problem-solving, including addressing data gaps, modelling inconsistencies and stakeholder information needs.
Duties
- Conduct data collection and analysis.
- Provide economic and policy research support.
- Provide support in economic and energy modelling.
- Provide support with socio-economic impact assessment.
- Prepare reports, brief, presentations and data visualisations.
- Provide stakeholder and projects support, including monitoring implementation progress for strategies such as the Just Energy Transition.
How to apply
Email to Vacancies1@dee.gov.za
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Enquiries
Dr. Christian Green at 083 391 1660
Notes from the department
Males from Indians, Coloured and White are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 7 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/02: ANALYST: ECONOMIC MODELLING AND RESEARCH REF NO: DEE2026/024 SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: A Degree in Economics, Energy Studies, Public Policy, Statistics at NQF level 7 recognised by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Added advantage to those with honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant discipline. PLUS 2-3 years’ work/internship of experience in economic or policy research (preferably in energy, infrastructure, or development sectors). Knowledge of: Economics (macro and micro), including economic policy, growth, inequality and public finance. Energy policy and planning basics, including energy transition, renewables and carbon pricing. Socio-economic development, research methods and the South African policy/economic context (NDP, IRP, JET Framework, Eskom restructuring). Statistical/modelling tools and relevant data sources, including Stats SA, IEA, IMF, World Bank and government database. Skills: Data analysis and visualisation (Excel or similar tools), Statistical programming (e.g. EViews or Stata), basic modelling support (e.g. CGE/input-output models). Structural literature reviews, draft policy briefs, technical reports and presentations, translating complex results into clear summaries and visuals. Communication, stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary teamwork. Project/time management, documentation and research audit trails. Thinking Demand: Analytical, conceptual and critical thinking. Quantitative reasoning and reasoning and attentive to details. Problem-solving, including addressing data gaps, modelling inconsistencies and stakeholder information needs. DUTIES: Conduct data collection and analysis. Provide economic and policy research support. Provide support in economic and energy modelling. Provide support with socio-economic impact assessment. Prepare reports, brief, presentations and data visualisations. Provide stakeholder and projects support, including monitoring implementation progress for strategies such as the Just Energy Transition. ENQUIRIES: Dr. Christian Green at 083 391 1660 APPLICATIONS: Email to Vacancies1@dee.gov.za NOTE: Males from Indians, Coloured and White are encouraged to apply.